Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two former high school teammates killed in Maryland car crash

The Vikings released a statement saying the team had spoken to Jackson's family and was "devastated by the news."

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school teammates died in a car crash early Saturday morning in Maryland, police said.

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school teammates died in a car crash early Saturday morning in Maryland, police said.

Jackson, 24, and Isaiah Hazel died at the scene, while Anthony Lytton, Jr., died at the hospital after the three-car crash in Prince George's County, according to Maryland State Police. Lytton was 24 and Hazel was 23.

Jackson, 24, and Isaiah Hazel died at the scene, while Anthony Lytton, Jr., died at the hospital after the three-car crash in Prince George's County, according to state police of Maryland. Lytton was 24 and Hazel was 23.

The three men were in the same vehicle shortly after 3 a.m. when it was struck by another vehicle that was speeding and changing lanes, the police said. police.

The three men were in the same vehicle shortly after 3 a.m. when it was struck by another vehicle that was speeding and changing lanes, police said.

The Vikings released a statement saying they had The Vikings released a statement saying they had spoken with Jackson's family and were "devastated by this news." the loss of Khyree,” said Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Vikings general manager. “Throughout the pre-draft process, as we got to know him, it was evident that Khyree aspired to achieve both professional and personal goals. Her story was one of resilience. He was taking steps to become the best version of himself, not only for himself, but also for those who cared about him and admired him. »

“I am heartbroken by the loss of Khyree,” Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said. “Throughout the pre-draft process, as we got to know him, it was obvious that Khyree aspired to achieve both professional and personal goals. Her story was one of resilience. He was taking steps to become the best version of himself, not only for himself, but also for those who cared about him and admired him. »

Jackson was selected in the fourth round of the draft by the Vikings in April. He played two years at Alabama before finishing his college career with a season at Oregon.

Jackson was selected in the fourth round of the draft by the Vikings in April. He played two years at Alabama before finishing his college career with one season at Oregon.

Jackson was in the running to land a starting cornerback job at the team's training camp, which begins later this month at Eagan, Minnesota.

Jackson was in the running to land a starting cornerback job at the team's training camp, which begins later this month in Eagan, Minnesota.

“I'm really upset by this news,” said Kevin O'Connell, Vikings coach. “Khyree has brought contagious energy to our establishment and our team. His confidence and endearing personality immediately attracted his teammates to him. »

“I'm really upset by this news,” Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said. “Khyree has brought contagious energy to our establishment and our team. His confidence and endearing personality immediately attracted his teammates to him. »

Hazel played college football at Maryland and Charlotte, while Lytton played at Florida State and Penn State.

Hazel played college football at Maryland and Charlotte, while Lytton played at Florida State and Penn State .

The three men won a state championship together at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School in Maryland, which honored them in a social media post.

The three men won a state championship together at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School in Maryland, which honored them in a social media post.

According to police, Hazel was driving and Jackson and Lytton were passengers in a Dodge Charger, which left the road after being struck and struck several tree stumps.

Police say Hazel was driving and Jackson and Lytton were passengers in a Dodge Charger, which left the road after being struck and struck several tree stumps.

Investigators believe the driver of a second vehicle traveling north attempted to change lanes “at high speed” when he collided with the car driven by Hazel and a third vehicle.

Investigators believe the driver of a second vehicle traveling north attempted to change lanes "at a high rate of speed" when he collided with the car driven by Hazel and a third vehicle.

No one was injured in the second or third vehicle.

No one was injured in the second or third vehicle.

Investigators say alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the crash and charges could be laid.

Investigators say alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the crash and charges could be filed.

Jackson was selected to the All-Pac-12 first team by the Associated Press last season after finishing second in the conference with three interceptions. His college career began in junior college in 2019.

Jackson was selected to the All-Pac-12 first team by the Associated Press last season after finishing second in the conference with three interceptions. His college career began in junior college in 2019.

“RIP Khyree…I love you,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning wrote on social media. “I don’t have the words. I will miss your smile. A great player, a better person. »

“RIP Khyree…I love you,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning wrote on social media. “I don’t have the words. I will miss your smile. A great player, a better person. »

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